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Historically speaking, this week in rock music has been marked by a trove of memorable events. The Rolling Stones began work on one of their greatest albums, Jefferson Airplane reformed under a new name, and the Sex Pistols announced they were reuniting. A spate of classic albums was released as well, including landmark records by Bob Dylan, Jethro Tull and Iggy Pop. Read on for a look back at other significant moments that shaped rock and roll during this historically eventful week.

Events

1965 – Eric Clapton leaves The Yardbirds, citing his unhappiness with the band’s shift toward a more commercial style.

1965 – Petula Clark performs on American television for the first time, singing “Downtown” and “I Know a Place” on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1966 – Pink Floyd appear for the first time at London’s legendary Marquee Club.

1967 – Steve Winwood reveals plans to form Traffic.

1968 – The Rolling Stones gather at Olympic Studios in London to begin sessions for the Beggars Banquet album.

1968 – Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay” begins a five-week run atop the U.S. singles chart, making it the first posthumous Number One single in U.S. history.

1968 – The Bee Gees appear on American television for the first time, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show.